Boucle des Chaulnes

Grignols, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

8.0 miles (12.9 km) · 1,168 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Boucle des Chaulnes is a 8.0-mile loop route in Grignols, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, gaining 1,168 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 1.3 miles gaining 390 feet at an average 8.9% grade. Approximately 73% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.0 mi (12.9 km)
Elevation gain	1,168 ft (356 m)
Average gain	146 ft per mile (28 m per km)
Longest climb	1.3 mi, 324 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	21.1%
Runnable	73% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	6.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	41%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	10%
Mild downhill	16%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	9%

Questions about Boucle des Chaulnes

How much elevation gain does Boucle des Chaulnes have?

Boucle des Chaulnes has 1,168 ft (356 m) of elevation gain over 8.0 miles (12.9 km). That averages 146 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Boucle des Chaulnes?

The difficulty score for Boucle des Chaulnes is 6.9 of 100. That is harder than 55.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 73% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Boucle des Chaulnes?

The longest climb on Boucle des Chaulnes runs 1.3 miles (2.1 km) and gains 324 ft (99 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 21.1%.